Glamour girls and heartthrob hunks take on comedy kings and queens this Father’s Day Weekend when $1 billion is spent on gifts for him. So it’s appropriate that the guys have a choice between the 2014 Tropic Beauty Model Search and the World Cup games kicking off in Brazil shown on sports-book screens on and off the Strip.

Whereas the ladies can take a gander at “Sharknado” and “Beverly Hills 90210” hunk Ian Ziering flexing his muscles for a six-week guest-host run at Chippendales in the Rio or ogle music heartthrobs Rick Springfield,Gavin DeGraw and 3 Doors Down.

Forgetting the battle of the hunks vs. the bombshell beauties, there’s another contest brewing among comedians and comediennes as Chelsea Handler and Kathleen Madigan go up against Dennis Miller, David Spade and Jeff Dunham, who will make an announcement about becoming a Las Vegas regular during his Saturday show at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace.

Two suggestions for last-minute Father’s Day gifts that run the gamut from legendary diva to new pop icon: Tickets go on sale for Diana Ross and Iggy Azalea. Now that’s fancy.

The nine-time Tony Award-winning musical “The Book of Mormon”continues its nearly monthlong run at the Smith Center, and Frankie Moreno moves on to show No. 501 with new music and dance routines with “Dancing With the Stars” pro Lacey Schwimmer at the Stratosphere, plus fireworks continue with a new schedule of volcanic eruptions at the Mirage daily from 8 p.m. to midnight (except at 8.30 p.m.).

Don’t dare think of getting Dad another unwanted tie. Instead this Father’s Day, let’s salute manliness with something special from this week’s Royal Robin Rundown:

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

MUSIC

British music legend Steve Winwood is at Brooklyn Bowl in the Linq for two nights.

Soul Men and Lady Soul starring Spectrum and Radiance in a tribute to Motown and R&B is at the Smith Center all weekend.

Country singer and actress Jana Kramer is at Aliante.

Smells Like Nirvana is at Vinyl in the Hard Rock Hotel.

Nashville Unplugged hosted by Aaron Benward features David Tolliver and Ryan Whyte Maloney at Club Madrid in Sunset Station.

“Oh What a Night! A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons” is at Green Valley Ranch.

Jazz king Stanley Clarke is at Santa Fe Station.

Gospel Giggles is at Sam’s Town Live!

“Ricky Nelson Remembered” performed by his identical twin sons Matthew Nelson and Gunnar Nelson is at South Point all weekend.

Happy Father’s Day! We’ll be back Monday with a report and photo gallery of the Tropic Beauty Model Search. Also next week: Interviews with Jeff Dunham and Celine Dion as she celebrates her 200th performance in her current Caesars run.

Robin Leach has been a journalist for more than 50 years and has spent the past decade giving readers the inside scoop on Las Vegas, the world’s premier platinum playground.

Mandalay Bay Resort & CasinoMandalay Bay Resort & Casino is a unique destination resort set on 120 lush acres on the Las Vegas Strip. The resort offers three distinct hotel experiences: Mandalay Bay, a AAA Four Diamond award-winning hotel, with 3,211 luxurious rooms and suites reflecting a modern tropical ambiance; Four Seasons Hotel, a AAA Five Diamond hotel-within-a-hotel, offering 424 rooms and suites; and the stand-alone all-suite THEhotel which will be redesigned and rebranded Delano Las Vegas in late 2013.
Mandalay Bay boasts an 11-acre tropical pool paradise, featuring real sand, a wave pool and the only climate-controlled, poolside gaming in the city.
Other property highlights include world-class entertainment at the 12,000-seat Mandalay Bay Events Center, award-winning dining by celebrity chefs and restaurateurs, Shark Reef Aquarium and the 1.7-million-square-foot Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Mandalay Bay’s offerings also include BATHHOUSE Spa, House of Blues Concert Hall and restaurant, and The Shoppes at Mandalay Place, a collection of unique boutiques and restaurants.
In 2013, Mandalay Bay will become home to a resident Cirque du Soleil production based on the music and choreography of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd.Las Vegas,
NV89119

702-632-7777

Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino

Carnival lasts all year at the Rio. With a float occasionally passing overhead and dropping beads while feathered dancers fire up the gamblers below, the Rio tries to keep its 120,000-square foot casino jumping with excitement. Special Brazilian mixed-drinks are also served throughout the casino. The hotel suites tend to be larger than similar priced rooms on the Strip and many offer excellent views with floor to ceiling windows.

The Rio offers some quality shows like "Penn & Teller" and "Chippendales." Many come to the Rio for the nightlife at the VooDoo Lounge, located on the 51st floor, or McFadden's Irish Pub on the casino level.

Others come for a bit relaxation at the Rio Spa or pool area and still others come to shop at the hotel's 60,000 square feet of shops. In each of these endeavors, the Rio attempts to make the experience a bit more fun and spontaneous.

The Rio also offers guests a variety of dining choices from all-American food at the All-American Bar & Grille to Gaylord India Restaurant for something a little spicier and even Carnival World Buffet for the indecisive.